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jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 07:56 PM
Just over 2 1/2 hours to go until launch. :D
Fingers crossed that the weather is better this time. http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/grail/main/index.html
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/launch/delta_II_count_101.html
watch it here
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html
DavidU
10-09-2011, 08:10 PM
Ta, I'm on it.
supernova1965
10-09-2011, 08:13 PM
Thanks JJJ I love my new internet speed I can watch NASA TV now:D
supernova1965
10-09-2011, 09:42 PM
less than 20 min to go now
jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 09:44 PM
got the built in holds though, 44 minutes
supernova1965
10-09-2011, 09:54 PM
So what do they use the holds for and why not just put the extra 44 min's on the clock:screwy::question:
jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 09:56 PM
It explains a bit about it here.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/launch/delta_II_count_101.html
supernova1965
10-09-2011, 10:01 PM
TA JJJ:thumbsup:
michaellxv
10-09-2011, 10:02 PM
Put the kettle on and that sort of thing :lol:
jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 10:03 PM
what a fine idea, white with 2 please
h0ughy
10-09-2011, 10:22 PM
watching now
supernova1965
10-09-2011, 10:22 PM
Took your advice and made a Lemon and Ginger Herbal Tea. Damn the winds are no good just like Thursday:sadeyes:
jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 10:23 PM
Second window....I bet it doesn't get off the ground....again.
Bugger eh.
michaellxv
10-09-2011, 10:28 PM
Aaaaarghh, I think I want something a bit stronger now.
jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 11:04 PM
Woot Woot!!
ready to launch. So exciting
OICURMT
10-09-2011, 11:07 PM
90 seconds!
michaellxv
10-09-2011, 11:08 PM
Looks like it's going this time
OICURMT
10-09-2011, 11:12 PM
w00t!... Nice launch!
michaellxv
10-09-2011, 11:15 PM
Get's off the pad nice and quick unlike the shuttle.
jjjnettie
10-09-2011, 11:17 PM
:D wasn't that something! Would love to see it for real.
big_dav_2001
10-09-2011, 11:20 PM
Incredible how quick they can launch without those pesky Astronauts to worry bout.. Amazing to watch
OICURMT
10-09-2011, 11:21 PM
Ya, I was thinking the same thing , good video coverage as well with the telephoto's... too bad some clouds got in the way :(